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🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan

The ICC is set to review a report by a panel of judges that disputes findings from a UN inquiry regarding misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan.

Mar 22 • 16:44 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Rejecting that the ICC's chief prosecutor has been exonerated

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has not been completely exonerated of allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior, contrary to recent media reports.

Mar 22 • 15:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Special investigator against Trump: Reports say former FBI chief Mueller has died

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and special investigator into the Russian interference in the 2016 US election, has reportedly passed away at the age of 81.

Mar 22 • 11:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'AI should assist, but the decision will always be made by humans...', said CJI Suryakant

India's Chief Justice Suryakant asserted the role of AI in the judicial process during a seminar, emphasizing that while AI can assist with legal tasks, final decisions must remain solely in human hands.

Mar 22 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Army chief was asked about woman 'murdered by British soldier' - his response was emphatic

An arrest warrant has finally been issued for a former British soldier charged with the murder of Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya, after a long delay of 13 years since her death.

Mar 21 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Thought he was negotiating with Mexican drug traffickers, but they were FBI agents: how a former police chief in the U.S. fell

Brandon Addison, a former police chief, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and conspiracy charges after unwittingly negotiating with FBI agents posing as drug traffickers.

Mar 20 • 20:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

SK: Fire Chief Charged with Arson

A former fire chief is charged with arson in Satakunta District Court following a fire incident in a Kankaanpää apartment building.

Mar 20 • 15:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

SK: Fire Chief Accused of Arson

A fire chief employed by Satakunta's rescue service has been charged with arson for deliberately starting a fire that caused significant damage.

Mar 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Vampirinho', chief of PCC in Mato Grosso do Sul, is arrested on the coast of SP

Ewerton Araujo Roque, known as 'Vampirinho', was arrested in Itanhaém, São Paulo, as a suspected leader of the criminal faction Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC).

Mar 20 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The former police chief accuses the inspector who reported him for rape of acting out of financial motives

A former police chief in Spain claims that the inspector who accused him of rape is motivated by financial gain, as his defense suggests she is jealous and resentful.

Mar 20 • 10:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

CM showed his hand, Women's Commission Chair washed feet... the astrologer arrested in the rape case was this influential

Astrologer Ashok Kharat, arrested in a rape case, is revealed to have strong influential connections, including a meeting with a former Chief Minister.

Mar 20 • 07:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The harassment commission of Torrejón vetoes the reappointment of the former police chief to any position after being investigated for sexual assault

The Torrejón City Council has rejected the reinstatement of former police chief Luis Antonio Moreno, who has been investigated for sexual assault and workplace harassment.

Mar 19 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP-SP charges four more for planning and executing the murder of former delegate Ruy Ferraz

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has charged four additional individuals in connection with the murder of former police chief Ruy Ferraz Fontes, who was killed in September 2025.

Mar 19 • 18:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Akwa Ibom CJ frees 37 inmates

The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State released 37 inmates from various custodial centres during a routine inspection, emphasizing the unconstitutionality of prolonged detention without trial.

Mar 19 • 13:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Chief Justice Tops New Pay List At R3.3-Million a Year

The Chief Justice of South Africa is set to earn R3.3 million annually from April 2025, the highest salary among judges and government officials listed.

Mar 19 • 12:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Ali Mamlouk, the Engineer of Fear: What Do Newly Revealed Documents Reveal?

A French court has sentenced Syrian security chief Ali Mamlouk to life in prison for his role in the torture and detention of thousands of Syrians, highlighting ongoing human rights violations in Syria.

Mar 19 • 08:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest Rivers murder suspect, exhume victim’s body

The Rivers State Police have arrested a suspect linked to the murder of a 42-year-old man believed to have been hired by a monarch.

Mar 19 • 04:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Suspicion of Bribery for Judgment Compensation... The Corruption Investigation Agency Requests Arrest Warrant for a Current Chief Judge

The Corruption Investigation Agency has requested an arrest warrant for a sitting chief judge suspected of receiving bribes from a regional lawyer.

Mar 19 • 00:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests head of 'branch' of the CV in the interior of SP and logistical operator of the faction in the Southeast

A police operation in São Paulo arrested key figures within the Comando Vermelho faction, including its local chief and a logistics operator for drug distribution in the region.

Mar 18 • 22:43 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Group challenging use of Emergencies Act asks chief justice to consider recusing himself from case

The Canadian Frontline Nurses are challenging the Chief Justice's participation in a Supreme Court case concerning the Emergencies Act, citing potential bias due to his past comments on the Freedom Convoy protests.

Mar 18 • 22:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'One of the greatest': Influential former judge dies weeks shy of 101st birthday

Former High Court chief justice Sir Anthony Mason has passed away at the age of 100, remembered for his progressive judicial contributions.

Mar 18 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former chief of staff of the mayor of Manaus arrested in operation has habeas corpus request denied by STJ

Anabela Freitas, former chief of staff for the mayor of Manaus, has had her request for habeas corpus denied while remaining in preventive detention related to the Erga Omnes operation.

Mar 18 • 21:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Canadian Daniel Tomassetti is arrested in Mexico for the murder of an Italian mafia chief

Daniel Tomassetti, a Canadian fugitive wanted for murder, has been apprehended in Mexico after evading authorities for eight years.

Mar 18 • 21:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Argument Regarding the Amendment of Regulations. Żurek versus Nawrocki

The article discusses a public debate over an amendment to the criminal procedure code in Poland, focusing on tensions between Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek and President's chief Zbigniew Bogucki.

Mar 18 • 20:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Drunk chief physician examined children at Vsetín hospital

A chief physician in Vsetín, Czechia, reportedly examined children while under the influence of alcohol.

Mar 18 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PCC Chief in Ceará, Who Flaunted Weapons on Social Media, is Arrested in São Paulo

A man identified as the leader of a criminal organization in Ceará was arrested in São Paulo for allegedly leading drug trafficking operations.

Mar 18 • 10:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A police inspector (anti-drug chief), a madam, and a Dominican clan: the Valladolid plot selling the cocaine that was never burned in Asturias

A significant drug trafficking operation uncovering a network in Valladolid involving a police inspector and a Dominican clan has been revealed, highlighting the challenges in drug enforcement.

Mar 17 • 23:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Chief Justice John Roberts calls for end to ‘dangerous’ hostility toward judges

Chief Justice John Roberts emphasizes the need to stop personal hostility directed at judges, which he considers dangerous.

Mar 17 • 21:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Chief Justice Roberts warns against personal attacks on judges as ‘dangerous’ after Trump's court tirade

Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern over the rising personal attacks on judges, describing them as dangerous following statements made by former President Trump criticizing the judiciary.

Mar 17 • 19:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The judge rejects the complainant's request to prohibit the former chief of the National Police from communicating with her

A judge has denied a request to prohibit José Ángel González, former deputy operational director of the National Police, from contacting the inspector who has accused him of rape.

Mar 17 • 13:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor Sees No Need to Impose a Restraining Order on the Former Operational Chief of the Police Against the Inspector Who Accuses Him of Sexual Assault: "I Was His Prey"

The former Deputy Operational Director of the National Police, José Ángel González, denies allegations of sexual assault made by a subordinate, claiming the complaint arises from jealousy.

Mar 17 • 13:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Report on 'Legal Distortion Crime' accusation against Judge Ji Gwi-yeon... assigned to the Seoul Police Agency's investigation unit

The case against Judge Ji Gwi-yeon for legal distortion has been assigned to Seoul Police's investigation unit, following a similar move for Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.

Mar 17 • 10:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The lawyer of the agent who reported the police chief: 'Her instinct made her record because she feared being labeled jealous and a liar'

The lawyer for a police officer who reported her chief for alleged rape discusses the case and her client's concerns about being discredited.

Mar 16 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Chief of staff of the mayor of Gramado is dismissed after conviction for embezzlement and returns to the position of councilman

The chief of staff in Gramado, Brazil, was dismissed following his conviction for public embezzlement.

Mar 16 • 14:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Epstein victim: The Harrods chief abused me

A woman, referred to as 'Natalie', accuses Mohamed al-Fayed, the owner of Harrods, of sexual assault, facilitated by Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 15 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Drug Trafficking Chief of Petrópolis Arrested in Luxury Beach Resort on Costa Verde

A man identified as the chief of drug trafficking in Petrópolis was arrested in a luxury beach resort on the Costa Verde in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 15 • 12:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Law Distortion Crime' Cho Hee-dae - Why was it transferred to the Seoul Police Department's Special Investigations Unit? Legal community says it's difficult to prove intention.

The case involving Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, charged under the newly implemented 'Law Distortion Crime', has been transferred to the Seoul Police's Special Investigations Unit for review, but the legal community doubts its potential for actual prosecution due to the challenges of proving intent and the legality of retroactive punishment.

Mar 15 • 11:02 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

The Norwegian Economic Crime Unit believes Lier-Hansen listed a deceased Finn on restaurant bills from May 17

A trial against former industry chief Stein Lier-Hansen reveals suspicions that he falsely listed a deceased Finnish person on expense claims.

Mar 15 • 10:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae Faces Low Realistic Possibility of Punishment Regarding Distortion of Law

The legal community is skeptical about the realistic possibility of punishment for Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, who has been reported for alleged distortion of law in relation to a case involving President Lee Jae-myung.

Mar 15 • 07:31 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Judge blocks subpoenas in US Justice Department probe of Fed chief

A US federal judge has blocked subpoenas issued by the Justice Department against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, impacting ongoing political tensions.

Mar 14 • 12:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ear Dog: Public Ministry opens inquiry to investigate the conduct of former police chief in the case

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has initiated an inquiry to investigate former police chief Ulisses Gabriel for suspected irregularities related to the death of a community dog named Orelha, which suffered abuse before its death.

Mar 13 • 19:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Former Milanović Chief Tomislav Saucha Released from Prison

Tomislav Saucha, former chief of the office of ex-Prime Minister Zoran Milanović, has been conditionally released from prison after serving part of his sentence for fraud.

Mar 13 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A judge summons Miguel Ángel Rodríguez as an investigated party for leaking data of two EL PAÍS journalists

A Madrid judge has summoned Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, chief of staff for Isabel Díaz Ayuso, to testify regarding the leaking of personal information of two journalists from EL PAÍS.

Mar 13 • 12:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The case against Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae for 'distorting the law' has been reassigned to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Special Investigation Unit

The case against Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, the first investigation target for the newly enacted law against law distortion, has been reassigned to the Special Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Debate Over Bengal HC Judge’s Red Robe, People Comment ‘British Left But...’

The swearing-in ceremony of R.N. Ravi as the 22nd Governor of West Bengal sparked a debate over the traditional red robe and wig worn by Chief Justice Sujoy Paul.

Mar 13 • 08:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Selective Impunity

The Argentine Justice confirmed a prison sentence against former AFIP chief Ricardo Echegaray for aggravated fraudulent administration, highlighting issues of selective justice.

Mar 13 • 03:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police Chief Convicted of Persecution Against Ex-Girlfriend in Acre

José Luiz Tonini, a civil police chief in Acre, Brazil, has been sentenced to over two years in prison for qualified persecution against his ex-girlfriend, amidst allegations of abuse of authority and domestic violence.

Mar 12 • 20:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of a police chief and her lawyer husband for illegal use of a police car: understand point by point

A police chief and her lawyer husband were arrested for illegally using a police vehicle in Brazil, but were released shortly after.

Mar 12 • 19:58 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The chief military prosecutor ordered the cancellation of the indictment in the Shda Timan abuse case

The chief military prosecutor in Israel, Itai Ofir, has ordered the cancellation of the indictment against five soldiers accused of abusing a Gaza detainee due to procedural challenges and issues with the evidence.

Mar 12 • 13:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Who Attacked Farooq Abdullah? Know...

An attempt to shoot former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was made during a wedding ceremony in Jammu, with the assailant arrested on the spot.

Mar 12 • 11:18 UTC

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